How Much Can Solar Save in Virgil?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$179
Current Bill/mo
$160
Est. Lease + Battery
6.2 yrs
Payback Period
$57,038
25-Year Savings
What You're Paying Now
Without solar, here's what ComEd electricity will cost you over time at 6% annual rate increases.
Monthly Bill
$179
Annual Cost
$2,148
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$117,849
Your Solar Investment
9 kW System
$26,100
$13,151
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,700
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$10,249
With vs Without Solar in Virgil
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $179/mo | $158/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-4/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $11,599 | $9,480 |
| 25-Year Cost | $117,849 | $60,811 |
| Rate Control | None — utility sets rates | Fixed at $0.10/kWh (avg.) for 15 years |
| Home Value Impact | None | +$15,000–$25,000 (tax-exempt) |
Your Solar Savings Over Time
Estimated 25-Year Total Savings
$57,038
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$2,148
$2,195
Year 2Payback Year
$4,425
-$5,831
Year 5
$12,108
$1,026
Year 10
$28,312
$13,250
Year 15
$49,997
$26,847
Year 20
$79,015
$42,419
Year 25
$117,849
$60,811
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2,148 | $2,195 | -$47 |
| Year 2Payback | $4,425 | -$5,831 | $10,256 |
| Year 3 | $6,838 | -$3,579 | $10,417 |
| Year 4 | $9,397 | -$1,294 | $10,691 |
| Year 5 | $12,108 | $1,026 | $11,083 |
| Year 6 | $14,983 | $3,383 | $11,600 |
| Year 7 | $18,030 | $5,781 | $12,249 |
| Year 8 | $21,260 | $8,222 | $13,037 |
| Year 9 | $24,683 | $10,711 | $13,973 |
| Year 10 | $28,312 | $13,250 | $15,063 |
| Year 11 | $32,159 | $15,843 | $16,316 |
| Year 12 | $36,237 | $18,495 | $17,742 |
| Year 13 | $40,559 | $21,209 | $19,350 |
| Year 14 | $45,140 | $23,992 | $21,149 |
| Year 15 | $49,997 | $26,847 | $23,150 |
| Year 16 | $55,145 | $29,780 | $25,364 |
| Year 17 | $60,601 | $32,798 | $27,803 |
| Year 18 | $66,385 | $35,906 | $30,480 |
| Year 19 | $72,516 | $39,110 | $33,406 |
| Year 20 | $79,015 | $42,419 | $36,596 |
| Year 21 | $85,904 | $45,839 | $40,065 |
| Year 22 | $93,207 | $49,380 | $43,827 |
| Year 23 | $100,947 | $53,049 | $47,898 |
| Year 24 | $109,152 | $56,856 | $52,296 |
| Year 25 | $117,849 | $60,811 | $57,038 |
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